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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 752.73 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 752.73 and 258.73 is: 387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 752.73 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/752.73 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 752.73 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 194,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,750.98/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.80

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